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Meet the Archaeologists

Bring along your budding archaeologists to meet members of our archaeology team every other Sunday at Smallhythe Place.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Meet members of the archaeology team who were part of the recent excavation digs at Smallhythe Place!

In these drop-in sessions, visitors have the opportunity to handle objects, take part in activities and ask any burning questions to our team.

These sessions are free and take place every other Sunday.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Meeting point

Please meet under the cow byre. Ask a member of our welcome team for directions.

What to bring and wear

The sessions will take place outside if the weather is good. In the event of wet weather, the sessions may be cancelled.

Upcoming events

Event

'Dressing Lady Macbeth': An Exhibition (26 February - 2 November) 

Rediscover gems of the 1888 Lyceum Theatre production of 'Macbeth' in an intimate exhibition - a final chance to see Ellen Terry's Beetlewing dress before it is put away for conservation 'rest'.

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on
21 May to 2 Nov 2025
at
11:00 to 17:00
+ 121 other dates or times
Event

The Art of Scene Painting 

A display in our 17th century barn theatre celebrating the art of the scene painter. Wednesday - Sunday until 28 May 2025.

Event summary

on
21 May to 28 May 2025
at
11:00 to 17:00
+ 6 other dates or times
Event

The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I 

Experience the return of outdoor theatre at Smallhythe this May with The Three Inch Fools.

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on
24 May to 25 May 2025
at
19:00 to 21:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Little Women 

After last year’s successful tour of ‘Pride and Prejudice’, Smallhythe Place welcomes Hotbuckle back to perform the latest unique adaptation of classic novels.

Event summary

on
5 Jun to 6 Jun 2025
at
19:30 to 22:00
+ 1 other date or time